Steps to integrate Shopify with Moodle LMS for selling online courses
Integrating Shopify with Moodle LMS for selling online courses requires a specialized approach to handle automatic enrollment, real-time synchronization, and seamless data exchange between platforms. With the Shopify Moodle Integration, you can automate the entire process from course purchase to student enrollment without manual intervention.
Click here to learn how to integrate Shopify with Moodle LMS for seamless online course selling.
Here's the step-by-step process:
1. Install and Configure the Shopify Moodle Integration application- Add the miniOrange Shopify Moodle Integration app from the Shopify app store.
- Select the Scale Plan, which includes 3,000 user sync transactions, 500 course enrollments, voucher support, and custom email notifications.
- If your store is on Shopify Plus, the integration supports advanced features like bulk enrollment, corporate training packages, and enhanced analytics.
- In your Moodle LMS (version 3.9+), ensure you have admin access and prepare your course catalog structure.
- In your Shopify store, prepare your course products with pricing, descriptions, and inventory settings.
- Add your Moodle courses as Shopify products with appropriate pricing and descriptions.
- Set up product variants for different course levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced), access duration (30 days, 6 months, 1 year, lifetime), and bundle options.
- Configure inventory management for enrollment limits and course availability.
- Map your Shopify products to corresponding Moodle courses for seamless enrollment.
- The app manages the complete enrollment process, which includes processing purchases, creating student accounts, and granting course access.
- When a customer purchases a course through Shopify, the integration automatically creates a student account in Moodle (if new user) and enrolls them in the corresponding course.
- If a new customer purchases a course, the integration automatically creates a matching student account in Moodle.
- Existing customers are mapped based on their email address for consistent account management.
- Welcome emails with login credentials are sent automatically to new students.
- The integration provides immediate access to purchased courses upon successful payment.
- Store course access tokens securely to maintain student sessions and track progress.
- Manage course expiry dates and renewal options automatically.
- Test the complete purchase flow from Shopify to Moodle to ensure smooth enrollment.
- Verify automatic course enrollment, user access, and email notifications.
- Test different scenarios like course bundles, vouchers, and subscription models.
Key Features and Capabilities
- Auto-Enrollment System: Students get immediate access to courses upon purchase
- Smart-Connect Technology: No coding required, point-and-click configuration
- Real-Time Synchronization: Instant updates between platforms
- Customer Tagging: Automatic user organization and segmentation
- Discount Support: Shopify discount codes and promotional campaigns
- Course Expiry Management: Automatic access management and renewal options
- SSO Integration: Seamless login between Shopify and Moodle
Why use Shopify Moodle Integration for this
The Shopify Moodle Integration app makes it easier than building custom webhook systems, managing enrollment workflows manually, and integrating with Moodle APIs. It works for both standard Shopify stores and Shopify Plus stores, offering built-in support for vouchers, discounts, and ready-made integrations with popular LMS platforms.